Calendar: What's happening in area churches?

Friday

Aug 9, 2013 at 12:01 AMAug 9, 2013 at 8:22 AM

SEND US YOUR NEWS: Send announcements to Church News, The Star , P.O. Box 48, Shelby, NC 28151, fax to 704-484-0805 or email to lifestyles@shelbystar.com. Church news must be received by noon Wednesday to be published the following Friday on a space-available basis. Include church address and contact telephone number.

Details: Guest speaker is Pastor Katherine Hemphill, Promise Revelation Church of Hickory; special music by different groups and choirs, including the Songbirds

Information: Minister Mildred Miller, 704-482-0613

What: The Inspiration Choir 11 th anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Aug. 25

Where: New Start Fellowship Church, N.C. 18 South, Shelby

Information: Pastor Evelyn Crosby, 704-482-6851

BIBLE STUDY

What: Mustard Seed Gathering

When: Two sessions, one meets on Saturdays, beginning Aug. 24, and the other meets on Mondays, beginning Aug. 26

Where: Camp Loy White, Casar

Details: A Bible study and accountability group that will meet for eight sessions (with a break for Labor Day); each session starts with a gathering, check-in and community building and includes guided spiritual study to read, ask questions and discuss the scripture; also includes small groups for listening, accountability and prayer.

Information and registration: Register by email at kp5397@hotmail.com; leave name, address, phone number, and email address. A one-time registration fee of $20 is due at the first meeting.

CHILDREN/YOUTH

What: Donations needed for the second annual R.O.C.K.2. ( reclaiming our community kids)

When: Before Saturday

Where: Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian, 1329 Frederick St., Shelby

Details: Donations of school supplies, food or services are welcome.

Information: Elder Renee Warthen , 704-974-6187

What: Crossroads Rescue Mission bookbag giveaway

When: 11 a.m. Aug. 17 (registration at 10 a.m.)

Where: Bethel Baptist, 606 S. Dekalb St., Shelby

Details: Bookbags with school supplies will be given to the first 1,000 people who register

Information: 704-484-8770

What: Family Fun Day

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 24

Where: Royster Avenue Church of God, 504 Royster Ave., Shelby

Details: Food, water games, inflatables, cornhole

Information: 704-487-5987

FUNDRAISERS

What: Country breakfast

When: 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday

Where: Aldersgate Methodist, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby

Details: Adults $6, children $3, family of four (children younger than 14) eats for $12; Southern breakfast at its best

What: Letcher Brown Jr. Benefit Food Sale

When: 11 a.m. Aug. 10

Where: Magnolia Center, 515 Lineberger St., Shelby

Details: Fish plates, $7; hot dog plates, $5; homemade desserts available; will deliver for orders of five or more plates

Details: Visitors can bring items to donate and take items they might need; examples are donations of clothes, household goods, canned food or back-to-school items like pens, paper and bags; corporate donations are welcome

Information or to donate: Sue, 704-747-0950 or at SouBea@live.com

What: Missional Network 13 Family Fun Day

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Polkville Park, off N.C. 182 in Polkville

Details: Sponsored by 16 United Methodist churches; everything is free; food, games, music and backpacks with supplies for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade